The Beckham family spoil birthday girl Victoria with celebratory dinner in Malibu... as eldest son Brooklyn parties at Coachella

Victoria Beckham celebrated her 42nd birthday with her family around her on Saturday, with the exception of her 17-year-old son Brooklyn.

The Beckham matriarch lead children Romeo, 13, Cruz, 11, and Harper, four, into sushi restaurant Nobu, in Malibu a day ahead of her big day as husband David gathered the troops around to spoil her rotten.

Cool parents Victoria and David had allowed their eldest son Brooklyn to miss the family occasion as he was partying elsewhere, in Indo, California for fashionable music festival, Coachella.

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Double take: Victoria Beckham celebrated her 42rd birthday a day early by dining on sushi at Nobu Malibu with her family on Saturday

Sticking to her faithful styles and colour palette, the designer unsurprisingly wore an elegant black gown and sky-high pumps.

The former Spice Girl - born Adams - sported her signature bouffant-style ponytail and dark sunglasses for the meal.

Weee! Victoria and David's youngest children Cruz (left), Harper (centre) and Romeo (right) were looking smart for the occasion, with little princess Harper acting every bit the daddy's girl

Absent: Noticeably missing was the Beckhams' eldest child Brooklyn, who was too busy partying at Coachella in Indio

Still posh: The former Spice Girl - born Adams - sported her signature bouffant-style ponytail and dark sunglasses for the meal

Birthday girl! The designer unsurprisingly wore an elegant black gown and sky-high pumps, while her husband David opted for a double-denim look exposing some of his 32 tattoos

Dinner time! The British power duo - nicknamed 'Posh and Becks' - brought along their children Romeo, 13, Cruz, 11, and Harper, 4

Riding in style: After their low-key dinner, the married couple of 16 years hopped into the soccer star's black Rolls-Royce Ghost

After their low-key dinner, the married couple of 16 years hopped into the soccer star's black Rolls-Royce Ghost.

David displayed his devotion to his dear wife at the stroke of midnight on her birthday when he penned a touching tribute on Instagram beside a new shot and an electric sign that read: 'Love you more.'

He wrote: 'Happy birthday to this beautiful passionate woman..... Have the most amazing day and let us spoil you because you deserve to be spoilt by your husband and our gorgeous children..

'In 42 years you have been able to achieve so much and it feels you are only just starting .... Happy birthday we love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️'

Too cute: David posted a touching tribute to his wife at the stroke of midnight on her birthday

No doubt their first son Brooklyn would be sorely missed at the special do, though he was perhaps too busy partying.

The 17-year-old budding photographer - who's reportedly rekindled his relationship with young Hollywood star Chloë Grace Moretz - styled his hair in braids for the music festival.

'[Brooklyn is] a good boy,' David - who retired from his 20-year career in 2013 - told Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday.

Family affair: The brunette must have felt spoiled rotten with all of her children around her

Birthday girl: She was effortlessly elegant with her hair worn up and away from her face

Party time: She may have been having a lovely time, but it wasn't visible from her characteristic pout

Nepotistically-privileged: The 17-year-old model and budding photographer - who's dating Chloë Grace Moretz - styled his hair in braids for the music festival